Accountant Associate
Location: Winnipeg MB CA. This is an onsite position.
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As an Accountant Associate you will perform professional accounting work in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements. You will perform a variety of accounting functions including maintaining the general ledger, assisting in preparing income and balance sheet statements, and detailed analysis of transactions or balances.
What you’ll do:
- Recognizes and understands flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
- Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns.
- Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes.
- Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.
- Classifies and/or reviews recording of routine to complex accounting transactions.
- Prepares financial reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Performs reconciliation of accounts from the general ledger by researching on-line and record sources and preparing "correcting journal entries" as required.
- Prepares and updates documentation of account descriptions, transaction processing and system processes.
- Ensures accounting systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices and applicable regulations.
- Identifies accounting problems, researches possible solutions, forms conclusions to present to members of the management team or other individuals involved and processes corrections accordingly.
- Interacts with and advises various functional groups and remote locations in order to correct problem situations.
- Assists with the preparation of month-end and year-end closings.
- Assists in the preparation of working papers for periodic government, external or internal audits.
- Produces a variety of ad-hoc reporting. Assists in preparation of reports for external reporting requirements.
- Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Carries out special projects as assigned.
What skills you will require:
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices.
- Working knowledge of integrated financial systems.
- Good planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- University degree in commerce, business administration, economics, or related field; or equivalent.
- Designated or enrolled in a recognized professional accounting program (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA or CFM); or equivalent
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 5 RRSP Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Opportunities
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
